Harness buckle



Jan. 1, 1924 1,479,686

T. E. WILKINS HARNESS BUCKLE Filed July 25 1923 INVENTOR. T. E. Wilkins,

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Patented Jan. l, 1924.

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Application filed July 25, 1923. Serial No. 653,721. p

it known that I, THOMAS Esoon WIL- citizen of the United States, residing Cullman, in the county of Cullman and -te of Alabama, have invented certainnew useful Improvements in Harness Buckles, of which the following is a specifi cation.

This invention relates to harness buckles and more particularly to back band buckles having means whereby a trace chain may be attached thereto.

A particular object of this invention is the provision, in a manner'as hereinafter 5 set forth,-of a back band buckle, of such construction as to allow for its ready adjustment on the back band, and further having a pivoted means for connection with a link of a trace chain, said pivoted means allowing tne trace chain to shift its position along the animals side while the buckle remains stationary, thus eliminating chance of producing sores on the animals side from friction of the trace chain thereagainst.

The invention will be best understood from a consideration of the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, with the understanding that the invention is not confined to any strict conformity with the showing of the drawings but may be changed and modified so long as such changes and modifications mark no material departure from the salient features of the invention as expressed in the appended claims.

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a front view of the device embodying this invention. 7

Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse section of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a detailed perspective view of a part of the device.

Referring now to the drawingsin detail, wherein like numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawing, the device comprises a plate member 1, being rounded at the bottom, giving the same the general contour of a shield.

Across and through the upper part of the plate member, is provided a slot 2, through which a loop of a back band 3, is adapted to he passed. Apertures 4 are provided in the lower portion of the plate, the formation of which materially lightens the device and forms the -lower por tion ofthe plate into a semi-circular track 5.

The central portion of the plate 1 has formed uponone surface a h1g6, and centrally through this lug and the plate is formed a bore, for the passage of a headed pin 7 of substantial length, the inner portion of the bore being enlarged to accommodate the head of the pin, so that the inner surface of the plate will remain fiat.

Extending across the lug 6, transversely across the plate, is a bridge 8, the central part of the span being spaced above the lug and provided with an aperture for the passage of the end of the pin 7 the outer end of which pin has a transverse bore for the reception of a cotter pin 9, which retains it in position. The legs of the bridge are riveted to the plate as at 10.

Suspended from the pin 7, between the bridge and the lug is a trace chain coupling member having a stem 11 and a solid oval shaped head 12, the long axis of which is at right angles to and bears against the surface of the track 5. Over this head a link of a trace chain is passed by lifting the head 12, from the track 5, to allow the link to be slipped thereover, the space between the bridges and lug being greater than the width of the stem 11, to allow the head to be swung slightly outwards, the long axis of the link being parallel to that of the head until the link is surrounding the stem 11, wherefrom it is turned at right angles and the sides allowed to restupon the shoulders 13 of the head.

Provided on the outer surface of the plate below and beyond the ends of the slot 2, is a pair of lugs 14;, having aperturestherethrough parallel with and transversely of the surface of the plate, and each carrying therein downwardly and outwardly extended end 15, of a clamping bar 16, the extension between the end 15 and the bar being of sufficient length to bring the bar across the center of the slot 2. This bar passes through the loop of the back band 3, which when. drawn against thebar is held securely by and supports the plate 1.

From the foregoing it may readily be seen that a back band buckle is provided which may be easily shifted on the back band, will support the trace chain away from the body of the animal and Will allow the trace chain to shift its position Without injury to the animals side.

Having thus described the invention, What is claimed as new is 1. A back band buckle comprising, a plate having a transverse slot through its upper portion, and formed to provide a semi-circu- ,lar track at its lower portion, a pair of spaced apertured lugs integral With the outer surface of said plate and arranged below the ends of said slot, a swinging clamp bar extending across and parallel With said slot and having angle shaped terminal portions pivoted in said lugs, a centrally positioned pivot pin extending forward of and at right angles to the surface of said plate, and a headed trace chain coupling member pivotally supported at its upper end on said pin and having its head carrying said chain and slidable upon said track.

2. A back band buckle comprising a plate having means for connecting it with a back band, and formed to provide a semi-circular track at its loWer portion, a centrally positioned pivot pin extending forward of and at right angles to said plate, a stem pivotally supported at its upper end on said pin, and having at its lower end an oval shaped head, the long axis of said head being parallel with said pin and said head further being slidable upon said track.

In testimony whereof, I afix my signature hereto.

THOMAS ESCOR WILKINS. 

